2014 Soma Mine Explosion
Mining disaster
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On 13 May 2014, blasting at Eynez coal mine in Soma, Manisa, Turkey, caused an underground mine fire, which burned until 15 May. In total, 301 people were killed in what was the worst mine disaster in Turkey's history. Wikipedia
Date: May 13, 2014
Number of deaths: 301
Cause: Fire
Coordinates: 39°4′38″N 27°31′31″E / 39.07722°N 27.52528°E
Outcome: 301 dead, 486 survivors, 18 arrested